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Hey chuck
I was told by bass pro that they couldn't order a console so I met a factory guy at the show and he gave me the best answer. Right now all their efforts are geared to trying to get boats out of the factory so they will not stop to build me one. The Dusky console looks good and will fit and I can make that front seat my water tank. It doesn't lift up but has a manly sized door in the side plus they are willing to sell them!! There is no point in looking for the console if my electronic choices won't fit!! The RC435i (internal antenna) looks real nice especially the tide and current info. It's good to know about the polarized part cuz that would have been disappointing to find out after the purchase. The deck is starting to be removed now. Might be using this honeycomb material that is very strong and light with no rot potential - laying over the underglass and raising the deck up about 1/2" to clear the tank fittings.

Bigshrimpin - the 500 is nicer with a bigger screen and is the same size as the 435. They have HD fish imaging (HDTV [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]) that they say is no comparison. The rep told me about their test boat going 60 and still reading the bottom. Says I can probably get both for $1,700 so I'm reading up and asking the board for input. They also say they are waterproof to 1 meter so that is hoseable!

Bill